Father's Day is a special day to show dad how much he means to us. And what better way to do that than by preparing a delicious treat together? With this special recipe for wholemeal and dried fig muffins, we're sure you'll surprise him. 

All you need are a few simple ingredients, a little family bonding time and you'll have the perfect recipe for a memorable Father's Day. Let's bake!

It all starts with a few ingredients. You'll need:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 
   
• 1/2 cup dried figs El Pajarero, finely diced
   
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)
   
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 
   
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 
   
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, 
   
• 1/2 cup milk, 
   
• 1 egg and 
   
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil. 

After gathering these ingredients, your family can join in the fun!

Kids will have fun measuring each ingredient while mum, or the older ones in the house, crack the egg into the bowl. Teenagers can learn how to use a mixer to blend all the ingredients into a smooth batter.

And don't forget our secret ingredient: dried figs! Cut them into small cubes and add them to the dough to give it an extra touch of sweetness that everyone will love.

Now let's go through the step-by-step:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
   
• In a large bowl, mix together the wholemeal flour, brown sugar, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt.
   
• In another bowl, mix the milk, egg and vegetable oil.
   
• Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture and mix until combined.
   
• Add the dried figs to the batter mixture and mix well.
   
• Spoon the mixture into muffin shells and fill them 3/4 full.
   
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a fork inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
   
• Allow muffins to cool before serving.

A couple of tips

The brown sugar is optional, as you will add the sweetness with the dried figs, and even more if you add jam :)

Make sure you leave enough room in each muffin tin for the muffins to rise well during baking. Put them in the oven and wait for them to brown (about 20 minutes). Now comes the hard part: let them cool before eating them!

If you wish, you can accompany them with jams, in our blog we have left you the recipe for homemade fig jam, which will combine very well with these delicious muffins.

It will be an experience that none of you will forget. So take advantage of this great opportunity to bond while you all together prepare these special treats for a nice snack, or why not, to surprise him during breakfast.

There is nothing more satisfying than preparing something together with so much love! 

 Happy Father's Day and enjoy!

Dried figs are a popular dried fruit that have been consumed for thousands of years all over the world. Not only are they delicious, but they are also known for their health benefits. In this article, we'll explore why dried figs are so good for your health and what keeps our half-century-old brand Higos El Pajarero growing.

Nutritional benefits of dried figs

Dried figs are an excellent source of nutrients such as fibre, calcium, iron and potassium. They are also packed with antioxidants, compounds that help protect our bodies against cell damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Studies have shown that dried figs can help reduce cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health.

Our brand El Pajarero Figs 

When buying dried figs, it's important to look for a quality brand you can trust.  Higos El Pajarero has been producing top quality dried figs for over 50 years. Our harvesting, drying, processing and packaging process allows all the nutritional benefits of figs to be preserved without compromising on flavour or texture.

We have more and more products on the market with dried figs as the main raw material. All of them created from the demand of the public that consumes them. We are present in more than 20 countries all over the world.

Healthy recipes with dried figs 

As well as being healthy snacks in their own right, dried figs can also be used as ingredients in many recipes and desserts. We invite you to take a look at our blog where you will find both sweet and savoury recipes. For example, you can make delicious homemade jams, you can add them to poultry dishes, in light and quick-to-prepare desserts and you can even make your own liqueur?

You can also make healthy smoothies by combining dried figs with fresh fruits and seeds to keep you satiated until dinner time! 

Finally, if you fancy something sweet for a snack, why not try making some of the cakes or biscuits in our recipe booklet - they're sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Dried figs on their own are the perfect snack to give you energy throughout the day! And they're easy to take with you. But they are also delicious in combination :)

In conclusion, there are many reasons why you can enjoy introducing nuts like figs into your daily diet! From helping to lower cholesterol levels to providing essential vitamins and minerals; from being used in delicious recipes to being produced by a well-established brand like Higos El Pajarero; there's no doubt that adding nuts like figs to your diet will give your overall health a boost! 

So why not add something delicious to your life today? We also invite you to try some of our products made with dried figs.